Cricketers are loved by one and all across the globe. It’s the passion for cricket that unites everyone. Hard work, discipline, respect towards the game, fitness, accuracy, mental ability, passion, perseverance and many more factors determine the level of success for a person. Financial success might be called as a reward of all these factors.
Today we will be discussing the current world’s richest cricketers:-
– by Rishita Patnaik
Kohli, the current captain of the Indian Cricket Team, is one of the most flamboyant and graceful batsmen produced in world cricket history. He is also called as King Kohli by his fans for his on-field aggression, consistent batting performances which can demolish any opposition and the never give up attitude.
He owns brands like Wrong and has recently launched his new brand One8 Crew (in collaboration with Puma). He currently earns about 44.27 crores from BCCI and IPL contracts and about 84 crores from advertisements and brand endorsements. So his total earnings are about 128.27 crores which are huge.
- MS DHONI
Dhoni, the captain cool, is one of the best captains ever played for India. He is the one who has brought revolution in the wicketkeeping techniques in the world cricket and is looking to add new methods and ideas to it. He is called as Thala (a leader/boss) by his fans as he is one of the most influential persons we could ever see.
He currently earns about 36.58 crores from BCCI and IPL contracts. He also earns about 88 crores from other advertisements and brand endorsements. So his total earnings are a complete 126.58 crores which are a huge amount.
Chris Gayle, the universe boss, is the 3rd cricketer with highest earnings. This West Indian player loves to deal in big hits and is a hard hitter of the ball. On his day he could just destroy the opposition in such a way that there would be no chance of recovery left for the opposition.
He earns around 48 crores from his salary contract and endorsements. He plays numerous leagues all around the globe like IPL, BBL, and CPL and earns about 28.26 from them. His total earnings are 76.26 crores.
De Villiers, Mr.360, is one of the most beloved cricketers across the globe. He is one of the finest cricketers and is known for the groundbreaking discovery of new cricketing shots.
He can hit the ball to any side of the ground with the same accuracy. He earns about 28.86 crores from CSA and IPL contracts. He also earns 13 crores from different advertisements and brand endorsements. His total earnings are 41 crores.
- DAVID WARNER
Warner, the pocket rocket, is the vice-captain of the Australian team. He is an aggressive, explosive batsman and is a key player for the Australian team. He is an energetic player and his athletics on the field is a delight to watch.
He is one of the most loved cricketers across the globe. He earns about 22.42 crores from the CA, IPL, and BBL contracts. He earns about 13 crores from brand endorsements and advertisements. So his total earnings are about 35.42 crores.
– by Rishita Patnaik